OMUKUKUTU VILLAGE (Omukukutu wa Hamundjungu) Is situated in the northern part of Namibia.It has a total population of less than 300 residents. Agricultural and cattle farming (mainly Subsistence farming)are the main activities contributing to its local economy. The village is located in a picturesque tropical forest area and Tourists can experience the Oshikwanyama culture by visiting the village
which also hosts an annual cattle festival (Omaludi). Although the region depends on rain fed agriculture, other crops can be established under intensive cultivation. The most commonly spoken language at home is Oshikwanyama.the literacy rate is 20%. unemployment in the Ohangwena Region in which the village is situated, stood at 34.6%. Among households, 90% do not have access to safe water and improved sanitation (toilet facilities).[72% access to radio, and 94% have wood or charcoal for cooking.In terms of households' main sources of income, 52% derived it from subsistence farming, 13% from wages and salaries, 8% from business or non-farming, and 20% from pension. A significant amount of fighting occurred in the region during the Namibian War of Independence. The home town of Okongo once served as the military point for the South African Defense Force (SADF). LEADERSHIP
Omukukutu village is headed by Joseph Nghede Hamutenya as its third headman after the late headman Zacharias Hamundjungu and Kondjashili Nopoudjuu Nopoimatapaanye Abisai yaPunda and it is ruled under the Oukwanyama traditional authority. NEAREST VILLAGES
EAST Onumba Omulamba
NORTH Ohameva Okahamevona Okambuwa Oluwaya Epalala Oshali Onaholongo Onamatadiya Omboloka Ondema Onduna
NORTH EAST Eshakeno Omupembe Eeshowa Okakongwena
NORTH WEST Onamihonga Oshushu Oshangu Omufitu wekuta (Ndjama David Potifala)
SOUTH Onamadila Omupuudi Onakanghudi
SOUTH EAST Okanamadilona Omushiyo
SOUTH WEST Omahaluveya (Omaanda) Okangoya Onamafila Onalusheshete Oshifitu
WEST Onawa yaNakale Elunda londjaba Oupili Ombuwa Okani
